Apex Legends developer Respawn has implemented several swift modifications to the game’s anti-cheat system in an effort to prevent players from exploiting unfair advantages. However, one critical issue remains that players are urging for change.
The unfortunate truth of modern gaming is that cheating plagues almost every title. From older games such as Overwatch to the latest releases like Deadlock and even upcoming titles like Black Ops 6, cheaters always find a way to spoil the experience.
Robust anti-cheat measures are essential for maintaining a game’s longevity, particularly in online multiplayer experiences, especially for free-to-play games. Apex Legends has faced the ongoing challenge of keeping various types of cheaters from infiltrating the game.
While cheating is possible on consoles, PCs provide easier access to not only conventional hacks like wallhacks and aimbots but also third-party applications.
Anti-cheat efforts continue to be a priority for the Apex Legends team, which is why we’re happy to share that we rolled out additional external tech this week that further expands on the work that we’ve already been doing to combat bad actors. Thank you for your support as we… https://t.co/dJDGYSaiX3
— Respawn (@Respawn) September 20, 2024
This update primarily targets players utilizing controller-altering software, such as DS4, which smooths their aim and artificially enhances their accuracy.
Although disabling this software has prevented some users from connecting outdated controllers with PS4 inputs, Steam Input offers a workaround on PC. This adjustment is a notable win for Apex on PC, as it reduces the subtle advantages of using controllers over consoles.
Nonetheless, numerous false ban reports have surfaced from players who claim they have been wrongly flagged and banned due to these recent changes, affecting even some professional players. Along with ongoing issues regarding the PlayStation version crashing, it is clear this update has encountered several challenges.
Additionally, one of the most frequently mentioned types of cheating—teaming—has not been addressed by the developers.
6man 30minutes into the split, appreciate u @RSPN_Hideouts ❤️ pic.twitter.com/F0aPntp9lM
— bzbblegum (@bzbblegums) September 17, 2024
Players colluding in matches has become quite common, particularly in high MMR games where the matchmaking pool is limited. While these players may not technically breach any “rules”in the traditional sense related to third-party software, they gain an unfair advantage by cooperating to secure victories in unintended ways.
This form of cheating can be challenging to detect, especially since players being matched together repeatedly does not automatically justify a ban. Nevertheless, implementing a more effective system for reporting teamers and flagging their accounts would significantly enhance the overall experience in Apex Legends.
Considering player counts are consistently dwindling to their lowest levels in years, the Apex Legends developers still have substantial work ahead of them to reclaim the trust of players and retain the audience that remains.
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